Call me Carlson

Dynasty: 1 a succession of rulers who are members of the same family 2 the period during which a certain family reigns

It appears that I will pick up where my brother left off in May as the new Arts Editor for the Optimist (not to discount the work of my beloved Dee, who has actually seen and likes The Court Jester, which makes me like him even more). I'm pretty excited about it and am planning on practicing writing reviews over the break (yes, I'm a dork).

Mike just dropped by the apartment to pick up a philosophy book he had loaned me and to say goodbye. I can't believe I just had to hug him and say goodbye, and who knows when I'll see him next. I know he will do well in whatever he pursues, but it is just so sad to see him leave ACU. It's hard when people leave and don't stay the full 4 years. It makes everything seem all too real. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met.

I'm actually looking forward to next semester, which is strange. Usually I am about to kill myself during finals week and don't want to think about returning. Now, a lot of things are in the work for next year that I'm excited to be a part of. I am the co-chair for the campus chapter of the International Justice Mission, along with Andrea Gallman, and Joey Halbert and Becca Lemmons are our officers. We all have so many ideas, and Joey came to us with a ton of energy, that I know amazing things are going to happen on campus in the spring. I am also a recharter member of TKG. I can't believe we actually did it. When we show up in Chapel the second week of school in our pink and black jerseys, people are going to be confused and curious, and I can't wait. This is the first my brother is hearing about this, so I'm sure I will receive a phone call. I believe he threatened to disown me if I ever pledged TKG. Well, now it's going to be different. We're changing the face of the club, and I can't wait.

So many things are in store. Now if I can only find an internship, and then maybe come to a realization of what I want to do with the rest of my life. I won't think about it now; I'll think about it tomorrow.